Fundamentals of Biology

Courtney Wilson Why should we care about biomes and ecosystems? video 1.  BIODIVERSITY  The interaction of a wide variety of living things. Biodiversity changes over time as evolution occurs.   What are ecosystems? - An ecosystem is a "community and interactions of living and nonliving things in an area" (National Geographic).  -Individual plants and animals could not exist on Earth by themselves. For survival, every living thing depends on millions of other living things. An ecosystem is the way various organisms interact within specific regions with the sun, soil, water, air, and other organisms. - An ecology is a particular region where living things coexist together. It could be hundreds of square miles of desert or a little pool of water. Every ecosystem is unique, and throughout time, each has formed a balance that is crucial to all forms of life that exist there.   What are Biomes? - "A biome is an  area of the planet which can be classified according to the plant

Courtney Wilson  Each group's species decreases when moving down each classification level. This provides information on how organisms evolve and the origins of organisms. In the field of biology, taxonomy, which refers to the science of classification, is paramount for organizing and comprehending the vast array of life on Earth. Taxonomy provides a structured system for grouping and categorizing organisms, simplifying the work of scientists when it comes to research and communication. This classification system also sheds light on the evolutionary connections among different species and plays a crucial role in conservation efforts. Additionally, taxonomy streamlines the identification and naming of various life forms, serving as a fundamental underpinning for education, research, and practical applications in domains such as medicine and agriculture.                                                          Examples:  Table 1.  Classification of the Hawaiian goose or  nēnē  bird (